VASSALAGE


Meaning of VASSALAGE in English

-ij noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from vassal + -age

1.

a. archaic : conduct becoming to a vassal ; especially : courage and prowess under difficulties (as on the field of battle)

b. obsolete : a valiant or chivalrous act

2. : the condition or status of a vassal : the relation of a vassal to his lord ; also : the specific homage, fealty, or services due from vassal to lord

3. : a position of subordination or submission (as to a political power or a detrimental influence) : servitude , subjection

vassalage of the states through increasing centralization of power in the federal government

a mind in vassalage to passion

4. : vassals as a group or of a particular lord : vassalry

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